Range, OH to Parma, OH is 166.1 miles and takes about 3h 18m via I 71, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. Expect a drive that is predominantly on the interstate, making it a straightforward journey. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83 miles from Range, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
134.6 mi
2h 27m
Ridge Road
14.9 mi
24m
Federal Street
8.3 mi
14m
I 271
3.3 mi
3m
London-Circleville Road
2.5 mi
3m
South Innerbelt
1.3 mi
1m
Snow Road
0.6 mi
1m
West 54th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 134.6 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Range, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on SR 323
8.3 mi·14 min·Federal Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56
2.5 mi·3 min·London-Circleville Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
4
Merge onto I 71
21 mi·24 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto I 71
0.4 mi·45 sec·I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, WheelingUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 70; I 71
1.3 mi·1 min·South Innerbelt
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
1.0 mi·1 min·I 71
Exit 101AToward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
112 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi·3 min·I 271
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 3Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North RoyaltonUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto SR 94
15 mi·24 min·Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Snow Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Snow Road
13
Turn right onto West 54th Street
47 ft·1 sec·West 54th Street
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Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 18m duration, this is a very manageable same-day trip. You could comfortably leave in the morning and arrive by midday, or depart in the afternoon and reach your destination before evening. With only one stop suggested and a fuel cost estimated at $26, planning is straightforward. Keep in mind that most of your journey will be on I 71, so ensure you're comfortable with highway driving for extended periods. It's a good idea to check traffic conditions on I 71 before you depart, as it's the main artery for this route.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83 miles from Range, OH, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parma, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Range, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Range, OH
This is one driving day of about 166.1 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Range, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 134.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.3 and 150.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.3 mi into trip|~14m in|SR 56 / London-Circleville Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56 / London-Circleville Road
Navigation decision point
7
32.5 mi into trip|~43m in|I 71
Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeli...
8
34.2 mi into trip|~45m in|I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
6
35.2 mi into trip|~46m in|I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
150.2 mi into trip|~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.78 one way
$51.56 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$28.61
$57.22
premium
$4.91
$32.10
$64.20
diesel
$5.61
$36.67
$73.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.8
0
$17.44
$7.97
Efficient EV
41.5
0
$14.53
$6.64
EV Truck/SUV
66.4
0
$23.25
$10.63
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Range, OH
Afternoon
in Range on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parma, OH
Afternoon
in Parma on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
83 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 154.6
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing major highways like I 71. You'll experience a significant stretch of 134.6 miles on I 71, which provides a consistent pace. While the primary roads include Ridge Road and Federal Street, the bulk of the travel is on the interstate. This means you'll likely encounter a steady driving experience for most of the 3h 18m duration.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 134.6 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Ridge Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in near SR 56 / London-Circleville Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 166.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (SR 56 / London-Circleville Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Range, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling and Royalton.
Wheeling
32.5 mi in|~43m|via I 71
Royalton
150.2 mi in|~2h 51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 166.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 134.6 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Parma, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (SR 56 / London-Circleville Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Parma, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
